Will Western bars be the new Chicago trend for 2012? At least two restaurateurs are hoping so. According to Eater, R.J. and Jerrod Melman's recent acquisition of the former Frankie Z's bar at 435 N. Clark is getting a country...

You often see the name of Share Our Strength mentioned when people in the restaurant industry are doing something for a charitable cause— naturally enough since the organization is dedicated to eliminating childhood hunger in the U.S., not only on the...